Religious - Biblical, Intro, welcome, repeat vows and ring exchange.
Semi-Religious - Holy Union, full service (same as Religious but only mentions God, no scripture references).
Secular - Non-religious (legal only no mention of God, vows and rings only ceremony)
Contemporary - "Short & Sweet", sit-down, sign and go service, 2 to 5 guest.
Small Wedding - I travel to your location, (Wedding chapel, your home or any venue of your choice) within my travel area.
Elopement - You choose the location, must be public (lake, resort, church, etc.) ~ Least expensive option for those on a budget. You may write your own vows if you choose.
Vow Renewal - Affirmations of Love and Commitment.
All levels of service have ceremony format flexibility - you choose the music, timing, order, choreography - I assist.
Fees: (Cash Only)
Which Level of Service do you desire?
Religious - Traditional Full Service - Unique, Custom Wedding Ceremony - $250. Unlimited number of guests, includes a meeting with me to get acquainted and discuss your 'love story' and wedding vision which I will incorporate into your ceremony. Also includes readings and/or an optional 'ceremony or tradition visual' (see choices on this page). I will give you the ceremony that I write as a keepsake. I travel to your event venue or location address.
Contemporary ("Short & Sweet") - $100. "Kiss & Go Signature Service" Simple execution of the marriage license documents. You come to me. We meet in a public place in Northeast Columbia, SC.
Small Wedding or Elopement Ceremony (short notice),in a public location/venue of your choice - $150. You can elect for me to stay for a small reception (Cake, Light Snacks, Punch, Champagne toast which you provide) and photos. Couple + 10 guests max. 1 hour 15 minutes, (includes photos). Evenings only (Monday thru Friday) - or any time on the weekend - Saturday & Sunday. You choose the location (must be public, lake, church, resort, etc., in the SC midlands only). Vow Renewal - $200. Couples and immediate family. Affirmations of Love and Commitment ceremonies are personal and special, I will guide you through it.
Negotiable - If you have other desires for your wedding not mentioned here, I am open to negotiation, it's your wedding. We can work together to design a beautiful wedding within your budget- TEXT or Call Me (see contact number below).
My fees are based on the professional quality of the services you receive. It also depends on the location of the ceremony and whether there will be a rehearsal.
Please TEXT or call me for more information & to discuss your needs. Thank you! 803-467-2300
Format:
The Processional of the Wedding Party
Words Of Welcome
Family Blessing (give the bride away)
Opening Remarks
Readings & Music (optional - poem, passage, reading or special song)
Wedding Vows
Exchange of Wedding Rings
Optional Mini Ceremony or Tradition - adds a nice touch (see options / suggestions below)
Benediction - Closing
Pronouncement of Marriage
And then, you Kiss!
Presentation (of the new couple)
Ceremony Recessional
Optional Additional Ceremony's:
I am happy to include these in your full service 'Religious' wedding at no additional charge, $25 otherwise. They add a 'visual effect'- your guests will remember what they see more than what they hear.
Unity Candle or Sand - Symbolizes the blending of your two lives/families into one.
Pass the Peace Candle (can be done in conjunction with Unity Candle - small weddings best).
Rose Ceremony - your first gift to each other - a single red rose means "I love you".
Butterfly Release - Butterflies represent a new beginning!
God's Knot - (the cord of 3 strands) - Ecclesiastes 4:12 "A cord of three strands is not easily broken."
True Lover's Knot - The knot symbolizes your future and how your love and marriage will continue to be strong despite life's trials.
Water Ceremony - Pour 2 different colored waters into a 3rd vessel creating a third color to blend your lives.
Any other ceremonies, traditions, readings, poems, etc. that you want included.
Please TEXT or call me to discuss your needs. 803-467-2300